General Management Plan
As one of America's "crown jewels," Channel Islands National Park will continue to serve as a model for park management. It is important that park resources, both terrestrial and marine, continue to be preserved and protected for future generations. The current General Management Plan (GMP) for the park was completed in 1985. Since that time much has occurred, such as completion of the park's major land acquisition effort, expansion of park operations and visitor facilities, and an increase in the number of resource issues the park is facing. A new plan is being undertaken to provide a vision for the park's future, as well as guidance in resource preservation, protection, and management that will help achieve that vision. The new plan also will help identify how the National Park Service may best protect cultural and natural resources while providing for visitor enjoyment of the park. The park wants to communicate, consult, and cooperate with all interested individuals and groups in this planning process. We urge you to take advantage of all opportunities in this process to share your vision and support for this magnificent national park. Your participation will ensure a strong public voice to help guide us and will result in a better vision than we alone could provide. Currently Preparing Draft General Management Plan / Wilderness Study / Environmental Impact Study Previous Public Documents Press Release: Wilderness Planning for the General Management Plan Public Wilderness Scoping Posters Preliminary Alternatives Newsletter For more information about the planning process click here. |
Did You Know?
The only reptile found on Santa Barbara Island is the endemic and threatened island night lizard. These lizards can live up to 20 years or more, but once established in a territory generally remain within a 3-meter radius their entire life.
Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC)